Utah Family Law Attorney Archives - Ogden Divorce Lawyer Utah Family Law Attorney Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:11:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Termination of Parental Rights in Northern Utah https://www.ogdendivorcelaw.com/termination-of-parental-rights-in-northern-utah/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:04:07 +0000 https://www.ogdendivorcelaw.com/?p=405 There are a number of scenarios where a person could have to run into the issue of their parental rights being terminated, or trying to terminate another person’s parental rights. Regardless of the scenario, however, it can be very difficult … Continue reading →

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]]> There are a number of scenarios where a person could have to run into the issue of their parental rights being terminated, or trying to terminate another person’s parental rights. Regardless of the scenario, however, it can be very difficult for parental rights to be terminated. The most common way a person’s rights are terminated is through voluntary relinquishment, which is exactly what it sounds like, a parent giving up their rights. This is a very serious decision and one that cannot be revoked so it is important that you understand every aspect of it before you relinquish your rights, you can do so by calling the attorneys at Ogden Divorce Law. The other route for termination of parental rights is the tough one, and that is involuntary relinquishment.

Involuntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights

Involuntary relinquishment obviously means that the parent’s whose rights are being terminated does not want it to happen and may be fighting it. In Utah a court may terminate rights of a parent if it finds that the parent has abandoned the child, abused or neglected the child, is unfit or incompetent, or has failed to support or communicate with the child. Ultimately the court is looking for what is in the best interest of the child, so whomever is trying to terminate the rights must show that the parent is more than just a bad parent but that its in the best interest of the child that the parent have no rights concerning the child. This can be a very tough standard to reach and it can be very difficult to be successful in such a claim, the common scenario is when its related to an adoption and sometimes in a divorce.

Ogden Family Law Attorney | Terminating Parental Rights

If you are wondering if you can have another person’s parental rights terminating or if someone else or the State is attempting to terminate your rights than call Ogden Divorce Law. We serve all of Northern Utah, including Ogden, Logan, and Farmington. Call or email us today to find out more.

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]]> Separation and Purchasing Assets Prior to Divorce https://www.ogdendivorcelaw.com/separation-and-purchasing-assets-prior-to-divorce/ Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:07:29 +0000 https://www.ogdendivorcelaw.com/?p=285 One issue many people do not realize when they separate is that anything they purchase while they are separated is technically a marital asset and therefore subject to an equitable distribution by the court. Yeah, that is correct, and we … Continue reading →

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]]> One issue many people do not realize when they separate is that anything they purchase while they are separated is technically a marital asset and therefore subject to an equitable distribution by the court. Yeah, that is correct, and we know it comes as quite a shock to many of our clients, but that is the general rule. All assets acquired after separation by either party before a decree of divorce is entered or the marriage is actually terminated may be considered martial property. Parties should therefore be extremely careful prior to the actual divorce being entered. Where parties to a divorce typically get in hot water under the rule and create further conflict is when one spouse chooses to purchase a home prior to the decree being entered. In many cases it can take several months if not years for a divorce to be resolved and a decree to be entered. Parties often get impatient and start living their separate lives before anything is final. This especially seems to occur with home purchases. In one case, the Utah court of appeals held that the equity which accrued in a husband’s home he purchased while the parties were separated but before the decree was entered, was a marital asset subject to division. Often people wish to purchase homes quickly, be advised you should speak with an Ogden Utah Divorce Attorney in our office prior to making any large scale purchases while separated.

Marital Homes and Other Real Property Matters in Divorce

A point of contention in any divorce is often possession of the marital home and other real property matters. Whether you are thinking about purchasing a home while you are separated, or if you would just like to better understand what your options are for any real property division in your case, call and speak with a Utah family law attorney at our firm now. Call 801.475.0991 for a free consultation and review of your situation.

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